How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE225 - Material changed is different from selected material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Material changed is different from selected material

What causes this issue?

If your material modifications are not applicable to the selected line
item, no changes will be made to the existing search results.
If you change the material number using the Material Master Maintenance,
you are not changing the material sent by the Enhanced Material Search
function.

System Response

No changes will be made to the line items in the Enhanced Material
Search function. However, the database will be updated and you will see
the updated values after performing the next material search if you
enable the <ZK>Force TREX Update</> parameter in Customizing by choosing
<ZK>Materials Management -> General Settings for Materials Management ->
Enhanced Material Search -> Configure and Activate Enhanced Material
Search with Creation</>.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE225 - Material changed is different from selected material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE225: Material changed is different from selected material
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when you attempt to change or update a material in a document or transaction, but the material you are trying to enter or modify does not match the originally selected or expected material. This mismatch can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Changing the material number in a sales order, delivery, or production order line item to a different material than the one initially selected.
  Attempting to update a material in a document where the system expects the original material to remain unchanged.
  Data inconsistencies or user input errors where the material entered does not correspond to the material linked to the transaction or document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Material Numbers:
  
  Check the material number you are trying to enter or change.
  Ensure it matches the material originally selected or expected in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Document or Transaction Context:
  
  Review the document (e.g., sales order, delivery, production order) to confirm which material is assigned.
  If you need to change the material, ensure that the process allows material changes at this stage.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  If the material was entered incorrectly, correct it to the original or valid material number.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Some transactions do not allow changing the material once the document is created.
  If a material change is necessary, consider canceling and recreating the document or follow the proper procedure for material substitution.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom validations or user exits may enforce strict material checks.
  Review any custom code or validations that might cause this error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSD_MESSAGE225 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is often encountered in Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  It is important to understand the business rules around material changes in your specific SAP environment.
  If material substitution is a frequent requirement, consider implementing SAP's material substitution functionality.
  Always ensure master data consistency to avoid such errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "Material changed is different from selected material" arises due to a mismatch between the material being entered and the material originally selected in the transaction. The solution involves verifying and correcting the material number, understanding the transaction's rules about material changes, and ensuring data consistency.